The Blues' months-long search for a new striker for the first team is coming to an end. After moving on from Victor Osimhen and being snubbed by Benjamin Sesko, Chelsea are on the verge of adding Marc Guiu to their ranks.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer is 'here we go' done, with the west London giants having reached a verbal agreement with the player's agents. Additionally, Chelsea have informed Barcelona of their intention to trigger his bargain €6 million release clause.
The Blaugrana, for their part, had tried to get rid of said clause by offering the 18-year-old a bumper new contract that would have brought him in line with some big earners at the club.
However, Chelsea now appear to have won the race, also beating competition from Bayern, after presenting the teenager their project. As things stand, Guiu is not expected to be farmed out to Ligue 1 sister club Strasbourg.
With Guiu set to join Chelsea's first team, this likely means that the Blues' pursuit of a new striker is over. Omari Kellyman has still to join from Aston Villa for over €20 million, but it is doubtful whether the 18-year-old will be integrated into the senior side straight away.